Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Saharanpur Mayor Drags Clerk Over Certificate Delays
In Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, the mayor, Dr. Ajay Singh, visited the municipal office to check on the issuance of birth and death certificates.
He found many mistakes in the records and that people were not getting their certificates on time.
When a clerk said he would look into the complaints, the mayor got very angry and dragged the clerk by his collar.
A video of this incident was shared online and many people saw it.
The mayor said that anyone found doing something wrong will be punished.
He also told the officials to process the applications quickly.
Saharanpur Mayor Dr. Ajay Singh dragged a clerk by the collar during a surprise visit to the municipal office.
The incident occurred due to delays and incorrect entries in birth and death certificates.
The mayor found significant incorrect entries and noted that certificates were not being issued to people.
A video of the incident went viral on social media.
The mayor instructed officials to process applications for birth and death certificates quickly and promised action against those found guilty of wrongdoing.
- Who
- Saharanpur Municipal Corporation Mayor Dr. Ajay Singh and a clerk
- What
- Mayor dragged a clerk by the collar during a surprise visit
- When
- On a Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Due to delays and incorrect entries in birth and death certificates
- Location
- Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Issue
- Delays in issuing birth and death certificates
- Action Taken
- Mayor dragged clerk by collar, video went viral
- Mayor's Statement
- No one found guilty of wrongdoing will be spared